How to Read Numbers in English
There are probably many English learners who can read numbers up to the thousands, but numbers higher than that can...
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"Look" and "see" are two of the most basic verbs that all English students learn early in their study. However,...
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The differences between the prepositions "in," "on" and "at" can be difficult for English learners to understand, especially if their...
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Get In / Get Into / Go In / Enter: So Many Choices!
The four expressions "go in," "get in," "get into" and "enter" all have a similar meaning. However, there are small...
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English Phrases to Say When Someone is Sick
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Greeting messages can be hard to write, and birthday wishes are no exception. To help English learners write the best...
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